Distribution Poles for Power and Utilities

Union Metal steel distribution poles provide an excellent alternative to wood distribution poles with a number of significant advantages and efficiencies. Chief among these is the ability to outperform wood in harsh and even catastrophic weather conditions.

Inclement weather of all types can seriously impact the performance of distribution lines. Snow and ice add weight. Winds can toss trees onto lines — and in certain conditions, even bring the lines down completely. The strength and durability of steel distribution poles provide a dependable and cost-effective defense against these weather-related threats to an electric utility’s ability to deliver power to its customers.

Union Metal steel distribution poles are produced in a wide variety of sizes and configurations to match almost any customer requirement. Weighing approximately 70% less than comparable wood structures, the steel poles are easier and less expensive to handle and install.

Additional advantages of steel distribution poles include:

• Uniform metal strength: Provides more consistent and predictable long-term performance

• Corrosion and damage-resistance: Treated and finished steel stands up to the elements and other environmental factors

• Sturdier stance: Steel poles are direct-embedded for most standard applications

• Ecological efficiency: Conform to EPA regulations, eliminate deforestation concerns, and are fully reusable and recyclable.

A Range of Lighting and Traffic Support Applications

The flexibility of Union Metal’s manufacturing process provides our customers with nearly unlimited options for their lighting solutions. From small and decorative sign posts to massive high mast and arena lighting structures, Union Metal’s design team creates solutions for applications including:

Traffic Control | Street Light Poles | Architectural Area Lighting | High Mast Lighting | Sports and Stadium Lighting | Cellular Towers and Telecommunication | Poles | Custom Structures | Catenary / Light Rail

Ideal for restoration, renewal, and new development projects, our Nostalgia Series offers classically-styled street and residential lighting, traffic poles, and luminaries that bring a distinct old-world charm to modern urban settings. These products feature original pole designs dating back to the early 1900s, and offer an opportunity for cities and towns to install the exact same pole designs that Union Metal put on their streets nearly a century ago!